A young Ghanaian author and social impact advocate, Gido Napogbong, is leveraging proceeds from his book to tackle water insecurity in an underserved community in the Bono East Region.

Driven by a mission to improve livelihoods, Gido is leading the Nyaabea Water Project, an initiative aimed at providing safe and reliable drinking water to residents of Nyaabea in the Kintampo Municipality.

“My drive is to end the struggle for unsafe and inaccessible water in Nyaabea by providing a reliable, clean water source that protects health through a borehole,” he said.

For years, residents, particularly women and children, have depended on unreliable and often contaminated water sources, exposing them to waterborne diseases and long hours of water collection. The burden has significantly affected productivity and well-being within the community.

Gido recounted his first encounter with the community’s water situation as a turning point.

“Until I walked to the water source, I couldn’t believe this was actually what they offered me to drink during my first visit,” he said.

The Nyaabea Water Project seeks to address these challenges through the construction of a mechanised borehole system designed to provide a sustainable supply of clean water. The intervention is expected to improve public health outcomes, restore dignity, and enhance overall quality of life.

The project is projected to directly benefit about 2,000 residents, including approximately 800 women who serve as primary water collectors, 500 children vulnerable to water-related diseases, and about 300 men and youth.

Book sales funding intervention

As the author of The Process, Gido is channelling proceeds from sales to finance the project.

“Proceeds from the book are directly invested into the Nyaabea Water Project to support borehole drilling, installation of pumping systems, and water storage and distribution,” he explained.

He disclosed that the book has so far generated about GHS 6,000, reflecting early community support for the initiative.

Beyond fundraising, the book also serves as an advocacy platform, raising awareness about water challenges in underserved communities and mobilising broader support for sustainable solutions.

Call for partnerships

Gido is now seeking additional financial, logistical, and technical support to advance the project to completion.

“Achieving the goals of the Nyaabea Water Project requires collective effort. Individuals, organisations, and partners can support through donations, purchasing and promoting the book, as well as partnerships and sponsorships,” he appealed.

The initiative underscores the role of youth-led innovation in addressing development challenges, particularly in bridging critical gaps in access to clean water across vulnerable communities.